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Comment on Who Else Ships Kili and Tauriel? by Kate https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/who-else-ships-kili-and-tauriel/#comment-1309
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 06:06:05 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=422#comment-1309I was so worried about a romance that wasn’t even in the story to begin with, but I read interviews with Evangeline Lilly and Aidan Turner and so I thought I’d give it the benefit of the doubt. I was surprised. Not only did it add something to the overall story, but it also allowed the audience to know more of Kili’s personality as well as what kind of person Tauriel is, and I think Kili brings out the curiosity as well as her more nurturing, caring side. I adore it!!

And I KNOW Kili is going to die (Yeah, not changing; confirmed by Aidan Turner himself) but I really hope Tauriel doesn’t because that talisman is going to come back into play and I’m wondering if she is going to be involved in some way with that. And if Jackson can kill off a main character who wasn’t supposed to die (Haldir) than he can keep Tauriel alive. She might end up fading of a broken heart anyway, which is quite possible.

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Comment on Who Else Ships Kili and Tauriel? by valhallaarwen https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/who-else-ships-kili-and-tauriel/#comment-1047
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:18:24 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=422#comment-1047I sense that also after seeing it again yesterday for the third time. And they will likely be holding hands or something sweet. but don’t you like the fact that finally someone (unlike Lucas) could actually write a love scene that isn’t clunky, but very good.
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Comment on Who Else Ships Kili and Tauriel? by valhallaarwen https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/who-else-ships-kili-and-tauriel/#comment-1046
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:16:22 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=422#comment-1046No, I love Norse mythology. Actually I kind of hate football, but I think it is good for those who love it. I live in New Orleans and when the Saints finally won a superbowl the city did a few things, first we had a dress parade, meaning one of the old announcers said if we went to a superbowl he would wear a dress, he died but Bobby Hebert lead the parade and all these men wore dresses, minks, cheerleader outfits and it was wonderful. Then we had a superbowl celebration parade which was great, but cold so I went home and watched it on tv. When they won, people cheered for an hour and then were quiet. No one tore up the city. We don’t do that.
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Comment on Who Else Ships Kili and Tauriel? by Scrobette https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/who-else-ships-kili-and-tauriel/#comment-1044
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 06:13:52 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=422#comment-1044Oh I shipped them hard after I saw the movie… I didn’t think I would like an added character but Tauriel was perfect… Then I remembered the end of the Hobbit… I predict that both Kili and Tauriel will die tragically in the Battle of the Five Armies…which kinda sucks ’cause they really do have such wonderful chemistry.
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Comment on Who Else Ships Kili and Tauriel? by silk7 https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/who-else-ships-kili-and-tauriel/#comment-1042
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:02:39 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=422#comment-1042totally agree and BTW I love your screenname. Vikings fan??
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Comment on Peter Jackson Reveals Exclusive Comic Con Poster! by Hobbit Director Jackson Ditched by Audience @ SDCC - Lez Get Real https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/peter-jackson-reveals-exclusive-comic-con-poster/#comment-1028
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Comment on Who Else Ships Kili and Tauriel? by valhallaarwen https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/who-else-ships-kili-and-tauriel/#comment-1020
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:03:35 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=422#comment-1020First I must say I was totally against sticking a girl in a film where she is not needed (I am a girl btw) but I said let me give it a chance. I thought she was going to just be the captain of the guard. I had no clue about the romance and I just wanted to see Smaug and Bilbo talking. I saw the movie yesterday and was I ever surprised. I loved the idea of the romance and the fact that it didn’t overwhelm the movie. Plus considering how much of a dick Legolas’ daddy is, hell I would chose Kili over Legolas. I truly believe that George Lucas (yes, I’m calling you out) should watch this movie to learn how to write a love scene. I also remembered that Dwarves seem to get enchanted around the she elves (Gimli did in the first one). I used to love Arwen and Aragon, uh, I like Kili and Tauriel now. They are my favorite couple.
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Comment on Who Else Ships Kili and Tauriel? by Numenorean https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/who-else-ships-kili-and-tauriel/#comment-1019
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 01:58:25 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=422#comment-1019No… however lovely this might sound, it goes against everything Tolkein wrote. In the Silmarillion, Illuvatar (the creator of elves and men) says that the dwarves, (created by Aule) would forever be at strife with the elves. This held true through the rest of Tokein’s works (with the exception of Gimli and Legolas). There were only three instances of a relationship between men and elves, but between a dwarf and an elf is completely contrary to Tolkein’s legacy.
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Comment on Screencaps for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG Trailer by Carcotas https://lotrfandom.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/screencaps-for-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-trailer/#comment-1014
Thu, 12 Dec 2013 23:31:55 +0000http://hobbitfandom.net/?p=817#comment-1014While I enjoyed the first Hobbit film, it did feel like it left a bit to be desired. This was no surprise, as everything that I loved about the book was in the second half. I knew that I would be waiting for all the good stuff with the second and third films. And sure enough, the second film delivers where the first film didn’t quite excite as much as I had wanted. While it isn’t perfect and does unnecessarily deviate a bit, this is easily better than the first film, giving us a bigger, bolder adventure and a more interesting Bilbo Baggins this time around.

Before I get to the good stuff, let me get my complaints out of the way. My biggest complaint are the unnecessary plot threads. There seems to be a big need for this series of films to tie into LotR, and I really don’t understand why. A great deal of time is taken in this film to introduce us to things we already know the outcome of. We’re, at points, taken away from the dwarfs and Bilbo to follow Gandalf as he goes off on his own adventure to uncover the growing evil of Sauron and his armies. Like the first film, it’s completely unnecessary, but unlike that film, it’s jarring. We’re ripped from a fantastic adventure to a story that we don’t really need to know and has no real relation to the dwarfs and their adventure. In fact, any time we’re taken out of the company of the dwarfs, it almost feels cheap. The almost romance between Evangeline Lily’s elf and the dwarf Kili feels something of the same, the whole lot of these stories coming off as filler in an effort to make time for three movies instead of just two. It feels like a stretch and brings a screeching halt to the momentum of the main story.

That said, the rest of the film is an excellent and expertly crafted adaptation. There is a definite sense of character growth, especially from Bilbo, who seems to struggle with the power of the ring and it’s greed. We already know where this goes, but it is none the less fascinating considering who he was when we first met him. The dwarfs seem to almost take a back seat here. They are less prominent, with the exception of Thorin and Balin, who take front and center. That isn’t to say they aren’t entertaining, as they usually are every time they are on screen. Thorin is the real standout though, as he goes through similar changes as Bilbo, which lends them an interesting comparison in their mutual struggles. The actors are all excellent once again in their respective roles, with Freeman once again being the standout. Evangeline Lily is also a pleasant surprise in an original role as an elf created for the film. She adds a much needed feminine touch to an otherwise predominantly male cast. She proves herself to be a fine silver screen presence and hopefully this will net her some further film roles.

While the film does an excellent job of not simply being the middle film, something The Two Towers struggled with in the LotR trilogy, it is the action, set pieces, and effects which are the true stars. This may not be a LotR movie, but it’s close. We almost immediately start out with a bang and it rarely lets up. Of course, much of what happens early on, as exciting as it may be, pales in comparison to it’s explosive and lengthy climax. Smaug is quite possibly the best creation of any of the film, Hobbit or LotR. He is as awesome as you could have hoped for and Benedict Cumberbatch is excellent in the role. While effects have been applied to his voice to give it more boom, he does a fantastic job as the sneering, wise, and boastful dragon. Watching and listening to him face off against Bilbo is a delightful treat, and that is before we get to any fire breathing and chasing. What follows is a lengthy conclusion to the film that will excite and delight all. I have no qualms in saying that Smaug makes the entire film worth the admission of price. But don’t go in expecting a solid conclusion. This is, after all, the second of a trilogy, so you can surely expect the film to leave you salivating for the next one.

While this new Hobbit film still doesn’t reach LotR heights, it is superior to the previous film, especially when it comes to being an enjoyable adventure. It feels like it matters to the trilogy and delivers on being an epic. And I simply can’t rave enough about Smaug. If you didn’t enjoy the first film, you may find yourself feeling about the same here. But at least this one has a cool dragon.